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Understanding Career Choice Among Asians: The Need For Indigenous Vocational Psychology?

In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Managing the Asian Century

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  • Stefanus Suryono

    (JCU Singapore)

  • Koong Hean Foo

    (JCU Singapore)

Abstract

Research studies in psychology have shown that human behaviours differ across culture. As such, Western psychological theories have been criticized for assuming their universality in explaining behaviour of people across nations. This paper addresses vocation-related variables that influence career decision-making among culturally-different Asians. This review suggests that merely applying Western psychological theories without taking into account culture-specific values, beliefs, concepts, and systems indigenous to Asian culture may not fully explain the complexities of work-related issues in Asia. With increasing research studies in developing indigenous psychology, psychology can offer more practical values in understanding human behaviours in Asian context.

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  • Stefanus Suryono & Koong Hean Foo, 2013. "Understanding Career Choice Among Asians: The Need For Indigenous Vocational Psychology?," Springer Books, in: Purnendu Mandal (ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Managing the Asian Century, edition 127, chapter 37, pages 327-333, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-981-4560-61-0_37
    DOI: 10.1007/978-981-4560-61-0_37
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